US Bridges

SR 4030 (lr 06043) over Schuylkill River

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Cross Keys Road · Structure no. 000000000005278

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
353 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4030 (lr 06043) over Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4030 (lr 06043) over Schuylkill River in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,685 by 2032. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4030 (lr 06043)
CrossesSchuylkill River
LocationCross Keys Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41471, -75.93981
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2024)
Projected traffic3,685 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4030 (lr 06043) over Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4030 (lr 06043) over Schuylkill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4030 (lr 06043) over Schuylkill River carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4030 (lr 06043) over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4030 (lr 06043) over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.